NSA Whistleblower Edward Snowden A Reason To Get Rid Of Government Contracting

What would the headlines be on Fox News if Edward Snowden, the leaker of NSA confidential information, had worked directly for the government? It is not hard to imagine them talking about the ineptitude of government and government workers. Next they would likely say the private sector would do a better job.

According to the Washington Post, Edward Snowden was formally terminated.

Booz Allen said Snowden was paid $122,000 a year for his work as a systems administrator on contract to the NSA, substantially less than the $200,000 a year he told reporters from The Washington Post and the Guardian newspaper that he made. Snowden was employed by Booz Allen for less than three months. [source]

It is interesting that Snowden lied when he substantially inflated his salary. One must wonder how much more was inflated as well. Remember he also said he had the power to tap the President as well.

Private companies have a fiduciary responsibility to their shareholders. As such their aim is to maximize profits. This is generally at the expense of employee wages & benefits or cutting corners with services provided. Government contracting in the military and in national security puts this nation at risk.